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App State Master of Business Administration student Karlee Cook has analyzed data from 1.6 million births spanning 15 years, with preliminary findings linking lower birth weight and preterm birth to chemical accident sites in North Carolina.

MBA student examines chemical accidents and newborn and maternal health Mar 23, 2026

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Dr. Justin Kent, Appalachian State University School/College Awardee

Management faculty selected as App State college awardee by UNC Board of Governors Mar 17, 2026

Appalachian State University has announced its 2026 winners of App State’s 2026 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Awards.

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Appalachian accounting students and Beta Alpha Psi members travel to conference/competition.

App State's chapter of accounting organization Beta Alpha Psi earns superior status Oct 20, 2020

Appalachian State University's Epsilon Kappa chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) - an international honorary organization for financial information...

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App State faculty member fosters equitable experiences for underrepresented students Oct 20, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — At Appalachian State University, faculty member Dr. Jamie Parson’s focus on diversity and inclusion is exhibited in her work to...

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Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State

Markel Specialty Establishes RMI Scholarship at Appalachian State Sep 25, 2020

The Markel Specialty leadership group recently established a $5,000 scholarship at Appalachian State that is geared toward increasing Diversity...

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Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20

Appalachian earns Beta Gamma Sigma honors for 2019-20 Sep 22, 2020

Appalachian State University's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma has been named a 2019-20 Honors Chapter -- the third highest level of recognition that...

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Assistant professor of economics, Dr. Dennis Guignet (center) won the Dean’s Club Research Prize at Appalachian State University. Marketing professor, Dr. Neel Das (left), and finance professor Dr. Brandy Hadley (right) earned second place prizes

Three earn Dean's Club Research Prizes Sep 18, 2020

Three professors in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University have earned...

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App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students

App State enrollment reaches 20,023, breaks records for underrepresented students Sep 2, 2020

BOONE, N.C. — In August 2020, Appalachian State University welcomed 20,023 students, a landmark enrollment for the university. In addition,...

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From top left, clockwise, are Pia Albinsson, Joseph Cazier, Bonnie Guy, John Whitehead, Rachel Shinnar, Mark Lewis and  Lakshmi Iyer

Seven earn professorships in Walker College of Business Aug 28, 2020

Seven Appalachian State University professors have been appointed to professorships in the Walker College of Business.

Four additional...

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Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term

Walker College welcomes new faculty for Fall 2020 term Aug 14, 2020

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University announces the appointments of nine new faculty members for the Fall 2020 term. 

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